Ever since Daisy Ridley shot to global fame for her role as Rey in the Star Wars sequels, fans have been curious about her husband and personal life. The 32-year-old British actress has since appeared in a variety of popular films and shows such as Ophelia, Murder on the Orient Express, Peter Rabbit, and more. Most recently, Ridley starred in the survival thriller We Bury the Dead.
Here’s everything we know about Daisy Ridley’s husband, how they met, and their relationship history.
Who Is Daisy Ridley married to?
Daisy Ridley is married to British actor Tom Bateman.
Although the couple is relatively private about their relationship, they have always shown support for each other in interviews. Over the years, they have made several red carpet appearances together, often holding hands for the cameras.
What is Tom Bateman’s job?
Tom Bateman is a British actor known for his roles in Death on the Nile, Thirteen Lives, Vanity Fair, and Beecham House.
He gained recognition as Giuliano de’ Medici in Da Vinci’s Demons. A LAMDA graduate, Bateman performed in Much Ado About Nothing with David Tennant and Catherine Tate. He also appeared in The Winter’s Tale with Dame Judi Dench as part of Sir Kenneth Branagh’s company.
Daisy Ridley and Tom Bateman’s relationship history
Daisy Ridley met Tom Bateman on the set of Kenneth Branagh’s 2017 mystery film Murder on the Orient Express. Shortly after the film’s release, producer Judy Hofflund hinted that the two might be romantically involved. Rumors of them dating soon spread, and it was later suggested they might be engaged. At the time, neither Ridley nor Bateman commented on their relationship. However, a month later, they were photographed together at an afterparty for the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere, which seemed to confirm their romance.
Two years later, Ridley was spotted wearing a diamond ring, and Bateman was seen with a gold band. Fans speculated that the couple was engaged. Finally, in 2023, Ridley confirmed to Rolling Stone that she and Bateman had married.
A few months later, the owner of Castlewood House in Dingle, Ireland, shared a photo of the couple on Instagram, confirming that Ridley’s “mystery man” was indeed Bateman. The post read, “What a lovely couple!! Absolutely delighted to have the incredibly talented duo of actors Daisy Ridley and Tom Bateman stay with us” (via PEOPLE).
Both Ridley and Bateman prefer to keep their personal lives private, but the couple seems to be going strong, and fans continue to wish them the best.
